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Pilatus PC-21

Aviation Week Staff
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By Robert Wall
Pilatus says it has struck an agreement with Lockheed Martin to pursue an F-35-focused upgrade to the training system built around its PC-21.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
The Mentor 2 program aims to modernize and rationalize the elementary flight training phase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
In its annual report, published Feb. 19, Pilatus says the situation with suppliers post-COVID “remains challenging.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sash Tusa
The nature of the military pilot-training market is changing, driven by the exceptionally high cost of the process.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

About 40% of the aircraft fleet operated by Royal Jordanian Air Force are second-hand aircraft and more than two decades old, but regardless the service has been working to overhaul its main fleets.
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By Tony Osborne
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus says it is expecting numerous contracts for military training aircraft in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
In a move to increase production capacity, Pilatus announced its plans to assume 230 employees and machinery from RUAG Aerostructures Schweiz AG in Switzerland.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.
Maintenance & Training

By Tony Osborne
Embraer is looking to grab a slice of Europe’s defense modernization pie with sales of the C-390 airlifter and A-29 Super Tucano.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Spain looks set to become Europe’s largest operator of the Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer after placing a top-up order for another 16 aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training